Out, out damn gout!!

Feb 17, 2010

AArgh!

I tried to increase my exercise and water to solve the big, hard bowel issues.  The result is massive gout attack.  I had been given clearance to go back on the allopurinol when I started getting twinges last week.  Today I am debilitated, using a cane and barely able to move.  I am cleared to use colchicine again but no steroids.

Also, this foot pain seems to have increased my drive to eat real food and has increased my pouch capacity.  This is something I will discuss with my psych doc.  i haven't binged or eaten terrible kinds of foods but I have eaten larger amounts than i have been able to last week.  I fear that I am using food for comfort.  old habits.  I am really focusing on detailed journalling to track all of the food going in.

I tried the new chili at taco bell (without fritos) intending to save half for the next day.   In reality I ate the last 3 ozs 2 hours later.   I loved eating something with taste.  Savory. Warm.  I did the same thing today with a small chili from Wendy's.  Saved half for the next day then went ahead and ate it 4 hours later. 

I just want to be able to walk without pain.  My husband had back surgery yesterday and its my turn to take care of him.  Instead I am practically paralyzed and little help. 

Tomorrow will be a better day!

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